Let them be turned back for a reward of their [a]shame, which say, Aha, aha.

But let all those that seek thee, be joyful and glad in thee, and let all that love thy salvation, say always, God be praised.

Now I am [b]poor and needy: O God, make haste to me: thou art my helper, and my deliverer: O Lord, make no tarrying.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 70:3 Hereby we are taught not to mock at others in their misery, lest the same fall on our own necks.
  2. Psalm 70:5 Because he had felt God’s help before, he groundeth on experience, and boldly seeketh unto him for succor.

May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”(A)
    turn back because of their shame.
But may all who seek you(B)
    rejoice and be glad(C) in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
    “The Lord is great!”(D)

But as for me, I am poor and needy;(E)
    come quickly to me,(F) O God.
You are my help(G) and my deliverer;(H)
    Lord, do not delay.(I)

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